Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M vs. haize project Clamshell 38
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M
| Capacity | 33 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×36×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $230 |
Feature by feature
| Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M | Feature | haize project Clamshell 38 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recyclex™ textiles with a water-repellent coating | 1680D RPET polyurethane |
haize project Clamshell 38
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $380 |
Key differences between the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M and haize project Clamshell 38
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; Removable on the haize project Clamshell 38.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; 15in on the haize project Clamshell 38.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 149 accept both. 13 accept only the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M, and 13 accept only the haize project Clamshell 38.
Only the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M fits
American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Only the haize project Clamshell 38 fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, flybe, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Sky Airlines.
Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M vs. haize project Clamshell 38: which should you pack?
The haize project Clamshell 38 carries 5L more than the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M (33L vs. 38L), while the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M fits 86% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the haize project Clamshell 38; if you want to travel lighter, the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M is the better call.